Key Monuments Of The History Of Art: A Visual Survey (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258366155)

""Key Monuments of the History of Art: A Visual Survey"" by Horst Woldemar Janson is a comprehensive guide to some of the most significant works of art throughout history. The book features over 200 full-color illustrations of famous paintings, sculptures, and architecture from ancient times to the present day. Janson's text provides context and analysis for each piece, discussing its historical and cultural significance, as well as its artistic style and technique. The book is organized chronologically, beginning with ancient Egyptian and Greek art and continuing through the Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern periods. In addition to well-known works such as the Mona Lisa and the Sistine Chapel, ""Key Monuments of the History of Art"" also includes lesser-known but equally important pieces, such as the Great Stupa of Sanchi in India and the Mosque of Cordoba in Spain. This book is an excellent resource for art lovers, students, and anyone interested in the history of art. Its visual approach and accessible writing style make it an engaging and informative read for both beginners and experts in the field.Reproduces Over 1200 Of The Most Significant Artistic Achievements Of All Time In All Parts Of The World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Horst Woldemar Janson
ISBN-10: 1258366150
ISBN-13: 9781258366155
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2012
Pages: 1070
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 2.19d